A YouTube host partnered with Armor Max, a company that specializes in bulletproofing vehicles, to test the durability of their products. They shot at bulletproof glass panels with 9mm and AR-15 guns, observing that the glass could withstand multiple shots without penetrating. The host also visited Armor Max's laboratory to learn about their production process and see various bulletproofing technologies, including bomb-proof blankets, electrified door handles, and run-flat tires.
The host then tested Armor Max's paneling material, which is used to protect car doors, by shooting it with 9mm and AR-15 guns. The material was able to capture the bullets and maintain its structural integrity, even after multiple shots.
Throughout the video, the host also showcased various features of bulletproof cars, including the weight added by bulletproof glass, the need for upgraded suspension systems, and optional features like electrified door handles and tire-puncturing devices.
The video concludes with the host reflecting on the importance of bulletproofing technology in protecting people in high-risk situations and expressing his admiration for the science and technology behind it.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Bulletproof cars have been around for a while.
2. Governments, the president of the United States, and famous people use bulletproof cars for protection.
3. The weight of bulletproofing a car can add anywhere from 400-500 pounds for handgun protection, and up to 1,200 pounds for rifle protection.
4. Armor Max is a company that donates bulletproof glass panels for testing.
5. The company has two types of glass panels: one for smaller caliber guns (9mm) and one for larger caliber rifles (AR 15).
6. The glass panels are made of layers of glass and plastic stuck together.
7. The thickness of the glass panels can vary, with the president's motorcade using double the thickness of the glass tested.
8. The glass panels can stop bullets, but the impact can cause the outer layer to shatter.
9. The inner layers of the glass panel can still be intact even after multiple shots.
10. The glass panels are certified for a certain number of bullets, but Armor Max has shot some panels up to 20 times without penetration.
11. Armor Max also manufactures bulletproof armor panels for cars, which are lighter than steel.
12. The armor panels can be customized to fit different types of vehicles.
13. The company has been in business for over 25 years and has had over 250 known attacks on their vehicles, with no fatalities.
14. Armor Max also manufactures bomb-proof blankets that can be placed under the carpet of a car.
15. The company offers different packages for bulletproofing cars, ranging from $20,000 to $70,000 or more.
16. Some cars can be equipped with electrified door handles for added security.
17. Armor Max materials are used in anti-poaching helicopters in South Africa.
18. The materials can stop bullets from penetrating, even from larger caliber guns like the AR 15.
19. The materials have been tested to withstand multiple shots within a 5-inch radius.